Vocab 9-11 Test Flashcards by Emma Harvey | Brainscape

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Thwart

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To oppose directly

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Vindicate

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To accuse someone with clear facts

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Accost

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To confront

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Ameliorate

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To improve

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Contemptuous

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Showing that someone lacks respect

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Contrite

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Remorseful

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Sista until

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Disrespectful

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Disparagement

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Belittle

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Eclectic

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Selections from various sources

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Enigma

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Confusing situation

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Fallacious

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Deceptive

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Hubris

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Overbearing pride; arrogance

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Indignant

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Furious

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Insipid

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Lacking interest

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Levity

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Lack of seriousness

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Obsequious

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Obedient in order to gain something

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Quell

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To suppress forcefully

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Reverent

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Treating someone with honor and respect